chicane

• 多义词：桥牌中表示无将牌的一手牌；赛车运动中指用于减速的移动障碍物；也指用诡计欺骗他人，通常是为了骗取钱财。

A noun with multiple meanings: a bridge hand that is void of trumps; a movable barrier used in motor racing to reduce speed; or the use of tricks to deceive someone, usually to extract money.

1. Bridge hand without trumpsC2formal

   A hand in the card game bridge that contains no cards of the trump suit.

   缺将牌

   • The player was dealt a chicane, leaving them without any trumps.
   • A chicane can drastically change the strategy of the game.
   • He realized he had a chicane only after the bidding began.

   同义词void

2. Racing barrierB2formal

   A movable barrier placed on a race track, often before a dangerous corner, to force cars to slow down and pass in single file.

   减速弯障碍

   • The chicane was installed to improve safety on the track.
   • Drivers must navigate the chicane carefully to avoid collisions.
   • The new chicane reduced speeds significantly before the sharp turn.

3. Deception or trickeryC1formal

   The use of clever tricks or deceit to mislead someone, often to extract money or gain an advantage.

   欺骗或诡计

   • The con artist relied on chicane to swindle his victims.
   • Legal systems are designed to prevent chicane in business dealings.
   • His success was built on chicane rather than honest work.

   同义词chicanerycunningdeceitdeceptionduplicityfraudguilesubterfugetrickery

   反义词candorfairnesshonestytruthfulness

• 过时动词，指使用诡计或欺骗手段，尤指在法律或政治语境中。

An archaic verb meaning to use trickery or deception, especially in legal or political contexts.

1. Deceive or trickC2formal

   To use clever but dishonest methods to defeat or outwit someone.

   欺骗或蒙骗

   • The politician tried to chicane his opponent during the debate.
   • She chicaned her way into the exclusive club by using a fake invitation.
   • He was known to chicane his rivals in business deals.

   同义词beguilecheatcozendeceivedupegullhoodwinkoutwitswindletrick

   反义词aidassisthelp

2. Raise petty objectionsC2formal

   To argue or object about minor or unimportant details, often to delay or confuse.

   吹毛求疵

   • The lawyer kept chicaning over the wording of the contract.
   • Stop chicaning and focus on the main issue.
   • They chicaned about the color of the logo instead of the design.

   同义词cavilnitpickpettifogquibble

   反义词acceptagreecomplyconcur